Scaling the vast mountain ranges across Hyrule requires proper preparation and stamina management in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Acquiring the iconic Climbing Set drastically boosts Link's vertical traversal speed, turning daunting cliffs into accessible paths. Tracking down all three pieces ensures you can explore the open world with complete freedom and maximum efficiency.
Where to Discover Every Piece of the Climbing Armor
The standard Climbing Gear chest piece is located inside the Chaas Qeta Shrine on Tenoko Island in the Necluda Sea. Players must complete a Major Test of Strength combat trial against a Guardian mini-boss to claim the treasure chest. Once defeated, the chest grants the torso armor that significantly increases your overall climbing speed.
To obtain the Climber's Bandanna, travel to the Ree Dahee Shrine nestled inside the gorge of the Dueling Peaks. Completing the timing-based ball puzzles grants access to a hidden platform containing the bandanna chest. The final piece, the Climbing Boots, is hidden behind a bombable rock wall at the Tahno O'ah Shrine near Mount Lanayru.
Primary Uses and Gameplay Benefits of the Set
Equipping any single piece of the climbing armor provides an immediate boost to Link's climbing animation speed. Wearing all three items simultaneously stacks this speed effect, allowing Link to reach high summits in a fraction of the usual time. This makes navigating steep environments like the Hebra Mountains or Akkala Highlands far easier.
Beyond passive speed increases, the set provides a massive advantage when upgraded through Great Fairy Fountains. Enhancing every piece to level two unlocks the unique set bonus known as Climbing Jump Stamina Up. This ability dramatically decreases the stamina penalty associated with jumping upward while scaling walls, making long vertical ascents effortless.
Tips for Replacing or Upgrading Your Gear
Upgrading the Climbing Set requires specific monster parts and materials collected throughout Hyrule, including Keese wings and Swift Violets. Visiting Great Fairy Fountains with these materials allows you to enhance each armor piece up to four times. Higher upgrade tiers continuously increase Link's overall armor defense value while maintaining all movement bonuses.
If you accidentally sell or lose a piece of the armor, it can be repurchased later in the game. A special merchant named Granté in Tarrey Town sells replacement armor pieces once you have initially unlocked them in their respective shrines. This guarantees you can always maintain access to your full exploration setup throughout your entire adventure.
